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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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