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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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