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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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