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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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