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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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