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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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