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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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