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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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