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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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