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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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