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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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