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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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