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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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