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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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