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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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