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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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