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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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