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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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