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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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