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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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