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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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