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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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