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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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