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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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