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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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