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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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