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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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