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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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