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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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