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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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