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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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