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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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