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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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