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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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