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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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