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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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