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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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