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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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