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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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