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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. 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 online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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