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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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