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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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