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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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