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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies 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 deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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