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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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