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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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