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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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