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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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