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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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