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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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