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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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