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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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