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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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