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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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