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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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