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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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