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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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