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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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