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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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