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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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