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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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