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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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