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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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