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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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