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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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