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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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