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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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