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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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