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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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