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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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