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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major 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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