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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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