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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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