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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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