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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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