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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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