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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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