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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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