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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education