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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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