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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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