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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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