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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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