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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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