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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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