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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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