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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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