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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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