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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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