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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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