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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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