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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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