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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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