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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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