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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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