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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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