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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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