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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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