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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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