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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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