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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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