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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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