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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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