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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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