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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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