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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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