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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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