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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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