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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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