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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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