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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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