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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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