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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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