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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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