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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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