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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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