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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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