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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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