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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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