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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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