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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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