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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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