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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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