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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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