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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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