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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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