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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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