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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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