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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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