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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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