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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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