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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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