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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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