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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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