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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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