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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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