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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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