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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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