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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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