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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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