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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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