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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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