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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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