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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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