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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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