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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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