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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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