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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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