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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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