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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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