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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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