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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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