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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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