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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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