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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently 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 topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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