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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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