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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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