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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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