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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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