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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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