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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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