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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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