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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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