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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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