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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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