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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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