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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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