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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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