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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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