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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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