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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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