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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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