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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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