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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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