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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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