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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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