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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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