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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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