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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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