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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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