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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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