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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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