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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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