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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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