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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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