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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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