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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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