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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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