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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key 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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