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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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