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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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