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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the 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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