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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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