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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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