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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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