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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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