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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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