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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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