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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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