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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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