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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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