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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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