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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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