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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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