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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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