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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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