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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring 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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