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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended 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 ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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