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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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