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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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