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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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