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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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