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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original 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 poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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