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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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