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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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