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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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