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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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