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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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