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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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