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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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