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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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