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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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