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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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