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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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