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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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