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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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