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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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