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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors 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 courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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