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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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