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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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