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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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