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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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