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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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