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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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