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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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