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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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