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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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