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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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