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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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