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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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