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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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