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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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