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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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