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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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