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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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