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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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