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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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