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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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