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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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