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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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