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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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