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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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