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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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