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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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