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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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