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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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