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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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