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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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