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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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