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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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