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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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