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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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