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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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