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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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