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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online 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 teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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