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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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