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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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