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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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