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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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