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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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