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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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