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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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