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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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