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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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