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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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