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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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