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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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