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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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