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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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