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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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