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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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