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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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