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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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