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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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