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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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