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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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