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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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