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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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