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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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