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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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