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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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