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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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