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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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