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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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