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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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