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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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