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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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