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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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