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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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