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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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