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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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