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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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