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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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