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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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