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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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