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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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