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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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