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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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