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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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