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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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