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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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