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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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