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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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