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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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