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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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