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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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