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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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