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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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