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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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