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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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