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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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