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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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