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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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