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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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