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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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