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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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