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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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