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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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