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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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