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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new 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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