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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores 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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