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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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