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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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