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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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