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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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