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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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