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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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