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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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