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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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