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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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