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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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