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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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