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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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