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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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