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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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