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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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