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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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