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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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