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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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