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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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