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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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