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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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