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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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