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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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