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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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