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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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