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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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