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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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