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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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