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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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