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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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