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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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