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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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