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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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