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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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