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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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