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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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