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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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