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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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