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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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