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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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