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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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