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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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