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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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