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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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