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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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