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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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