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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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