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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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