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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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