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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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