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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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