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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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