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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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