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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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