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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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