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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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