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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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