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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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