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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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