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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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