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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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