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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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