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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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