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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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