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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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