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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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