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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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