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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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