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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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