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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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