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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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