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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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