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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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