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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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