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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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