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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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