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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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