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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes 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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