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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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