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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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