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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses 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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