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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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