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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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