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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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