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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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