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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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