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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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