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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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