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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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