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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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