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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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