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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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