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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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