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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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