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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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