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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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