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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education