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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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