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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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