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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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