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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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