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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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