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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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