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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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