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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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