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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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