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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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