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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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