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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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