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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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