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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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