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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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