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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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