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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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