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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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