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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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