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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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