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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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