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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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