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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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