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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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