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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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