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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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