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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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