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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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