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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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