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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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