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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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