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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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