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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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