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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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