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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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