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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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