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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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