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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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