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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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