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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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