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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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