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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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