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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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