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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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