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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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