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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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