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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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