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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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