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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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