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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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