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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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