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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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