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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally 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 lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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