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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models 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 optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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