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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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