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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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