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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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