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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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