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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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