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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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