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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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