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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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