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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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