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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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