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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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