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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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