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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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