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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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