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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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