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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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