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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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