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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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