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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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