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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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