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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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