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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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