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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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