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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major 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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