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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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