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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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