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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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