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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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