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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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