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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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